CasaIdeas Opens Its First US Location at the Shops at Sunset Place

The Shops at Sunset Place, one of South Miami's leading retail and entertainment destinations, continues to improve its retail mix by providing more great options, including the addition of CasaIdeas first U.S. location.

Specializing in stylish and affordable home decor, CasaIdeas stocks more than 500 new items every three weeks or more than 10,000 originally products, yearly. From festive dinner plates to cozy rugs and blankets, CasaIdeas offers shoppers everything that they could want and more, helping them to create a space that is fun, creative and uniquely theirs.

"We are excited to welcome CasaIdeas' first location in the United States to our popular collection of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues," said Alein Cadalso, mall manager at The Shops at Sunset Place. "The Shops at Sunset Place continues to be a vibrant part of the Miami community offering great shopping, dining and a place to meet."

For more information about Casaideas, please visit www.casaideas.com.

The Shops at Sunset Place is an open-air shopping venue that features a majestic waterfall and cascading fountain amidst a dramatic grand staircase. The mall is located at the intersection of US 1 and Red Road/SW 57th Avenue in South Miami, Florida and is managed by Simon Property Group, Inc. The Shops at Sunset Place offers a sensational line-up of dining and entertainment venues, including AMC 24 Sunset Place with IMAX, Color Me Mine, Cool-de-Sac Play Cafe, Dan Marino's, Gameworks, and Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge. In addition, The Shops at Sunset Place is home to leading retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble Superstore, Forever 21, Hollister Co., Gap/Gap Kids, Niketown, Pottery Barn, Victoria's Secret, Urban Outfitters, and Z-Gallerie. Additional information is available at www.simon.com.

Paramount Pictures Presents Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Singing Challenge!

To Celebrate the Opening of the New Movie Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

WHAT: A Justin Bieber singing challenge to win a trip for four to Los Angeles to the world premiere of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

WHO: Anyone 13 – 17 years old accompanied by a parent/guardian (50 registrants will be randomly selected to perform)

WHEN: Sunday, January 16, 2pm – 5pm (Registration begins at 1 pm)

WHERE: The Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami

ABOUT THE CONTEST: They will be looking for Justin Bieber's biggest fans! Contestants must be between 13–17 years old and sing "U Smile", "Baby" or "Never Say Never" in front of the judges. Please note that all contestants will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and they will need to submit proof of age (i.e. birth certificate) to compete. Each parent or guardian will also have to present a valid, government-issued ID.

Area Simon Malls Hosting "Gifts for the Gulf"

"Gifts for the Gulf" Will Support Florida Audubon, Raising Awareness and Funds for the Wildlife Affected by the Gulf Oil Spill 

 
Dadeland Mall, The Falls (Kendall), The Shops at Sunset Place (South Miami) and Coral Square Mall (Coral Springs) are part of 15 Simon Malls across the state of Florida opening their doors on Sat., July 24 and Sun. July 25 to raise awareness and funds to help birds, other wildlife and our Florida beaches that are being threatened by the Gulf oil spill.  To benefit Florida Audubon, Simon Property Group's "Gifts for the Gulf" will showcase displays of shorebirds nesting on beaches and offer shoppers important information about the wildlife affected by the oil spill crisis.

Mall shoppers on July 24-25 from noon-5pm will have the opportunity to learn about how certain birds nest on our beaches and are in harm's way if clean-up operations are not carefully conducted. Florida Audubon leaders and volunteers will also share facts about a number of birds affected and offer tips on protecting wildlife and our beaches during this time. A coloring station will be available for childre, who will receive complimentary coloring sheets of different birds. Special t-shirts will be on sale and monetary donations will be accepted to help support the goals of Florida Audubon's "Gulf Oil Spill" response efforts, which are to rescue Florida's coastal animals and assist in rehabilitating our birds and beaches.

"Florida Audubon is focused on protecting birds and habitats during and after this disastrous oil spill," said Eric Draper, Florida Audubon president. "Audubon connects people with nature so we can all join in the fight to keep the sand clean, the marshes and beaches alive, and our birds flying. We welcome Simon Malls as collaborators connecting their customers with the great cause of protecting our beautiful state and living beaches."

"Simon Property Group is proud to support Florida Audubon to raise awareness for our shorebirds and seabirds that are under potential threat from the Gulf oil spill," said Lynnette Lauria, regional vice president of marketing, Florida, Simon Property Group.  "We are thrilled that our malls will serve as a venue in support of this important effort as so many people want to help the many helpless creatures."

For more information about Simon Property Group, please visit www.simon.com.  For more information on how you can help Florida Audubon’s Gulf oil spill response, please visit www.audubonoffloridanews.org.